Case studies

There are an estimated 11 million survivors of child sexual abuse in the UK, the majority of whom are never identified or provided support by agencies or charities. Lucy’s aim is to develop the UK’s first Fund by and for survivors of child sexual abuse. 

The Museum of Homelessness (MoH) is a new kind of museum, informed and curated by a community of people who have experienced homelessness, learning and working together to explore and share the stories of homelessness past and present.

Funding from our Ideas and Pioneers Fund allowed POMOC to explore what an organisation dedicated to supporting Polish migrants could look like, and to test various methodologies and project ideas. Co-founders, Marzena Zukowska and Magda Fabianczyk, share their story below.

The Music Works works with young people in challenging circumstances to support them to transform their lives through music.

The Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT) provides support, advice and guidance to young people aged 16–25 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ+) and who are facing or experiencing homelessness, or living in a hostile environment.

Speech Bubbles supports young children with communication needs that affect confidence, friendships and learning by providing weekly small group drama activities.